Easter Symbols

Here are ideas about the different symbols associated with Easter. Read about symbols of Easter.

Holidays : Easter : Easter Symbols

When it's the time for spring Easter season, one starts visualizing the glimpses of various symbols of Easter. The reservoir of Easter symbols is a comprehensive one, consisting of plenty of symbols like Easter eggs, cute little bunny rabbits, yummy hot cross buns, gorgeous white lilies, sacred Easter cross etc. Every symbol of Easter has its own significance, if one symbolizes purity, the other represents new life.

Here are some ideas about various Easter symbols:

Easter Cross: cross is a symbol that reminds us of the sacrifice that Jesus had made for the mankind. On the Easter day, the cross is beautified with fresh white lilies.
Easter Eggs: Easter eggs are among the most prominent symbols of Easter that signify fertility. During the Easter week, competitions are held on Easter egg painting. In fact during this period, the gift shops witness a booming sale of Easter egg ornaments.
Easter Bunnies: Easter bunny owes its origin to the Anglo Saxon goddess called Eostre, who was always seen with her bunny. This bunny had laid the first colored eggs. Cute plump Easter bunny rabbits are in the hottest category of kids' shopping list during the Easter festivity.
Easter Lilies: Easter flower, Lily signifies purity and therefore it is also associated with mother Mary. To glorify the resurrection of Lord Jesus, the churches are beautified with flower vases stocked with gorgeous white lilies.

Other symbols include Easter candles and hot cross buns etc. Easter candles, especially the Paschal candles are lighted on the Easter day. These Easter candles represent the light of God. In the menu of Easter feast, hot cross buns occupy a demanding position. It is believed by people, that these buns keep away the evil spirits. Thus, all the symbols of Easter have a religious significance and convey a social message.